Fish Charm (Wai-ka-shi-ta) Item Number: 03.325.3407 from the Brooklyn Museum
Description
This small piece of shell in the shape of a curved fish or moon phase has been inlaid with resinous material and turquoise.
Credit Line
Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Item History
- Made between 1800 and 1899
What
- Name
- Fish Charm (Wai-ka-shi-ta)
- Identification Number
- 03.325.3407
- Type of Item
- charm and fish
- Material
- shell and resinous material
- Overall
- length 0.75 in, width 1.75 in, height 0.25 in
Who
- Culture
- She-we-na
Where
- Holding Institution
- Brooklyn Museum
When
- Creation Date
- between 1800 and 1899
Other
- Classification
- Ceremonial